Job reference: [AR/10/10/2024

Job title: Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist – Southampton - NHS Hospital - Band 7/8a

Are you an experienced Onc/Haem Pharmacist who’s looking for a new long term locum opportunity within an NHS Hospital in London?  

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We are looking for a Clinical Oncology & Haematology Pharmacist to work with our NHS Hospital client in London. If you’re looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You’ve just found it!  

Here are the top level deets:

Job Title: Band 7/8a Oncology/Haematology Pharmacist.
Location: London
Duration: 6 months minimum
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, 30-minute break.
Start Date: Jan/Feb 2025
End Date: Ongoing
Rate of pay: £28– 37ph depending on experience.
Contact: Alfie Rowett, (phone number removed)

Details of the role:

The role includes contributing to the specialist multidisciplinary team which provides inpatient, day case and outpatient chemotherapy for a wide range of oncology and haemato-oncology cancer sites. This will include both inpatient duties, ward rounds and the direct involvement in the specialist oncology and haemato-oncology clinics.

To be an active member of the oncology and haemato-oncology pharmacy team and work as an integrated part of the ward and clinic-based oncology and haemato-oncology service.

To oversee the safe management of high-risk systemic anticancer treatments.

To provide clinical pharmacy services to wards and departments
To be responsible for the clinical pharmacy service to specialist haematology ward patients
Attend and contribute to the haematology ward round, and MDT meetings
Contribute to the pharmaceutical care of patients admitted for acute oncology reasons.
To be responsible for the safe management of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) for patients who are admitted to the wards for any reason.
To clinically verify prescriptions for SACT and supportive medication.
To prescribe supportive medication where indicated.
To give specialist advice and support to medical and nursing staff, and other members of the pharmacy team.
To give education and training to nurses and other members of the pharmacy team
To give advice to patients and carers
To counsel patients and confirm consent prior to initiating SACT treatment
To communicate effectively with primary care regarding the care of patients on SACT medicines.
To act as a pharmaceutical and prescribing adviser, including the production and of review of medicines related guidelines and pathways
To contribute to the safe introduction of new SACT
To undertake prescribing within a defined speciality, and as part of wider medicines optimisation initiatives undertaken by the clinical pharmacy service.
To undertake clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level.
To provide professional supervision to technical and supporting staff and to undertake the role of Responsible Pharmacist when required
To contribute to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust
Actively participate within the multi-disciplinary and clinical pharmacy team
To act as a source of expert advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation to medical and nursing staff within a defined clinical area
To participate in clinical audit and other initiatives aimed at assuring high quality prescribing and pharmacy practice, within the context of Quality Governance

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

MPharm
Registered with GPHC
Strong communication skills
Reliable
BOPA SACT Passport

Working hours and contract duration:

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, 30-minute break

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:

Quick & simple online registration.
Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get regular payments you can trust.
Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
Access to the very best roles nationwide.
As part of the Hunter Gatherer AHP network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.
Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Alfie Rowett on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about the Pharmacy roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

About us:

Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK’s leading specialist Allied Health Professionals recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

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